Director of Operations

Join a team shaping life-saving medical technologies while accelerating your career in a high-growth global environment. At Viant, you’ll help bring innovative healthcare solutions to patients worldwide while growing in a collaborative, people-first culture. Guided by our promise—We’re In It For Life—we invest in your development, well-being, and ability to make a meaningful impact every day. About the company: Viant is a global medical device partner providing design, development, manufacturing, and assembly services through capabilities in materials, plastics, metals, extrusion, and automation. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide, it delivers high-quality, life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medical’s website or in LinkedIn. About the site: Our Orchard Park facility focuses on medical device assembly and packaging, ensuring high-quality output within a regulated production environment. About the role: The Director of Operations leads all site operations, including manufacturing, materials management, engineering, and administration. Responsible for P&L performance, customer engagement, and business growth, this role drives excellence in safety, quality, delivery, compliance, automation, new product introductions, and continuous improvement while building a high-performing and engaged leadership team. Responsibilities Deliver sustainable profitability, EBITDA growth, and strong returns on invested capital by establishing and executing a long‑term strategic vision for the site. Achieve year‑over‑year improvements in quality performance by aligning and integrating Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Continuous Improvement, Human Resources, Planning, New Product Introduction, and Quality functions around shared operational objectives. Build and sustain a high‑performance Lean culture that drives measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, reliability, and employee engagement through continuous improvement, standardized processes, visual management, and structured problem solving. Ensure long‑term operational competitiveness by developing and executing strategies across supply chain, manufacturing engineering, automation, continuous improvement, human resources, and new product introduction that enable world‑class products, services, and operational performance. Accelerate profitable growth through successful product launches by minimizing business risk, reducing time‑to‑profit, managing technical uncertainty, and ensuring effective customer communication throughout the New Product Introduction process. Deliver financial commitments through effective planning, forecasting, and operational execution, ensuring the site can adapt to changing demand, product mix, and business conditions while optimizing investments in people, training, technology, and capital equipment. Strengthen customer partnerships and business growth by supporting customer solutions, responsiveness, service excellence, and commercial opportunities within the facility. Build a strong leadership pipeline and high‑performance workforce by attracting, developing, retaining, and managing talent while reinforcing a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous development. Maintain a safe, compliant, and quality‑focused operation that consistently meets regulatory requirements, environmental standards, operational policies, and Quality Management System expectations. Contribute to the overall success of the business by leading strategic and operational initiatives that support changing organizational priorities and long‑term growth objectives. Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for operational performance, financial results, and team development. 5+ years of P&L management experience in a complex, technically driven manufacturing environment. Proven ability to build high‑performing teams, develop talent, and foster a positive, engaged culture. Strong knowledge of complex manufacturing operations, including machining, fabrication, metals processing, and product assembly. Working knowledge of capacity planning, supply chain management, and manufacturing technologies. Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results. Knowledge of FDA GMP, ISO 13485, 510(k), and other applicable medical device regulations. Strong communication, customer relationship, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Preferred Qualifications MBA or advanced degree, or equivalent advanced business or technical experience. 3+ years of experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, or commercialization activities. Machine shop manufacturing experience. Demonstrated ability to develop long‑term operational strategies and evaluate capital investments. Ability to analyze and communicate complex technical, operational, and financial information to diverse audiences. Benefits: Benefits effective day one of hire! Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401k Plan with Company Match Generous Paid time off and paid Holidays Low-cost nutrition & mental health visits Tuition Reimbursement and career development programs Company-paid life insurance Access to individualized financial planning Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care Voluntary Legal Plan Up to $150-off your gym membership annually Employee discount programs Pet Insurance Home Ownership Program Compensation: We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $170k-$200k annual salary. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end‑to‑end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small‑company service and attention with big‑company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr